In-line Weld Testing &

Ambient Isolation Services

Hydratight's qualified and professional technicians provide a safe,

reliable and cost-effective means for the localised pressure testing of
piping. Localised pressure testing is a means of verifying the integrity
of a welded or formed joint or flange installation/weld which has been
made on a piping system. Typically these are made as a repair or
modification of part of a process piping system which is undertaken
during plant shutdown activities.

Hydratight carries tools that, once set in position, provide a verified

vapour barrier allowing hot work activities to take place safely on-site.

Hydratight provides certified

Hydraulic and experienced
Test medium
technicians to perform
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the job safely and provides operators vent a full turnkey testing package,
delivering a first-class maintenance solution for facility assets.

Features and Benefits:

• Reduces system downtime andVapour increases worksite safety by
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minimising pressure test volume lanyard
• Saves time and reduces cost by limiting the test area to only the new
weld or welded component
• Production levels remain optimal due to shortened system downtimes
• Simple, straightforward installation and operation of in-line weld test
tools; installed and activated in a matter of minutes
• Large, high quality, high performance elastomer seals ensure
a leak tight seal, even in pitted pipework; and provide excellent
radial expansion and relaxation properties, even after many
operating cycles
• Designed
Tangye with generous
Test manifold radial clearance
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to cope with typical internal
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obstructions such as weld beads, ovality, etc.
• Suitable for use with most test mediums (liquid or gas); no
requirement to flood and de-water gas systems
• No requirement for full system pressurisation; beneficial to ‘mature’
systems by decreasing potential for spading, leakage, etc.
• Suitable for installation in horizontal, vertical and inclined piping
• Robust construction ensures years of trouble-free operation even in
the harshest environments
• Rental-only option available, complete with full ancillary equipment

This service is delivered by fully certified and competent

Hydratight personnel.
In-line Weld Testing & Ambient Isolation Services

Example of typical set-up: horizontal application

Localized Pressure Test
In-Line weld test tool located across the weld to
enable localized butt weld strength and leak test
Test medium
vent

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Max.* Test
Standard*
Type of Tool Image Operation Method Pressure
Hydraulic Size Range
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Hydraulic pressure forces inner

Lightweight, Hydraulic- cylinders out toward end of plug to
101.6mm–406.4mm 2,437
style Weld Testing Tool expand seals. Easy to handle. Quick.
Self centering installation.
Vapour
monitor Safety
lanyard

Hydraulic pressure forces inner cylinders

Steel Hydraulic-style Weld
out toward end of plug to expand seals. 101.6mm–609.6mm 10,000
Testing Tool
Quick. Self centering installation.

Lightweight, Mechanical- Seals in pipe by applying torque to a

19.1mm–609.6mm 2,500
style Weld Testing Tool fastener. Easy to handle.

Tangye Test manifold Chart

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Mechanical installation—installed and
Steel Mechanical-style removed, even where there is severe
19.1mm–914.4mm 2,250
Flange Tester weld protrusion. Allows adjustment of
seal installation depth.

*Larger sizes and higher test pressures available upon request and prior notice

Further details can be obtained from your local Hydratight

representative or via the website hydratight.com. HT_FL_022_0415_UK